250 hps question

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sergiana

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• Aug 27, 2013

• #1

Can anyone tell me what the electric bill cost might be roughly for 24hrs or use for 1 month of use?

Also is this choice of light likely to be spotted by smart meter and not be stealthy in that respect.

Its for autos so it would be on 24/7 so any vague guestimate you guys can give me would be appreciated.

I don't pay the electric so I don't know the rates and such. If it would be jacking it up too much perhaps I would lean toward a 150 hps.

Thx

 

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fungzyme

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• Aug 27, 2013

• #2

Absolutely no way of figuring it out without knowing the electricity rates in your area. Your electric company should have rates posted on their website.

 

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sergiana

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• Aug 27, 2013

• #3

Roger that..I might just keep saving for an LED then and not worry about the power issue.

 

Jnugg

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• Aug 27, 2013

• #4

A 250w HID shouldn't raise your bill but by just a few dollars extra.

 

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nukklehead

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• Aug 28, 2013

• #5

figure it as 4 xtra 60 watt light bulbs... it shouldnt run 24 hrs ( veg 18/6...etc) find some stuff to shut off around the house.. wa lah
your good to go

 

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sergiana

Member

• Aug 28, 2013

• #6

Ok when you put it that way it does not sound too bad really I just don't want a high bill and the site for the power company confused me with their rate chart.

So I was looking at a 400 dimmable and various led but I got a real tight budget so I'll figure it out here eventually.

Thanks for the input

 

Jnugg

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• Aug 28, 2013

• #7

just look at the rates on your next electric bill don't pay attention to the first 1000 kilowatt hours if you use more than a that already. just pay attention to the " above 1000 kilowatt hours" rate.

simple formula is

watts/1000 x electric hours running x 30

so for example:

400w/1000= .4

.4 x .08 x 18 x 30 = $17.28

So where I live it would cost me around $17 to $20 to run a 400 watt high pressure sodium 18 hours a day for a month.